The National Portrait Gallery, not far from The Lexington at Market Square apartments, is much, much more than just boring old likenesses of past presidents. Here, you'll also find the renderings of famous composers, sports figures, and movie stars among their permanent collection, which includes paintings, sculptures, and photographs. The building in which the gallery… (Continue reading)
1789 in DC: Local, Farm-Fresh Food
1789 refers to the year the U.S. Constitution was signed, but don't worry, you won’t have to take a history text to enjoy a meal at this establishment in Washington, D.C., not far from The Lexington at Market Square apartments. This chic restaurant is housed in a Federal-style home located in the Georgetown section of… (Continue reading)
Room 11: Big Flavors, Tiny Interior
Petite is one of the descriptions frequently used for Washington, D.C.'s Room 11, not far from The Lexington at Market Square apartments, but, as they say, good things come in small packages. Room 11 has turned into a hot spot to meet up with friends, sip a refreshing beverage, and indulge in some tasting plates,… (Continue reading)
National Postal Museum in Washington DC: Mail Call
At the National Postal Museum in Washington D.C., you don’t have to be a stamp collector to enjoy a visit to this glistening marble structure with a towering atrium across from Union Station. Convenient to The Lexington at Market Square apartments, this museum traces mail's history from the Pony Express to old airmail biplanes to… (Continue reading)
Circa Cafe in Washington D.C.: Wine & Dine
With a picturesque corner patio near Dupont Circle Metro, you’ve got a lot to love about this wine bar and cafe. Circa Cafe pours complex, food-friendly wine, by the full glass or by the three-ounce splash if you want to sample several. Servers are infectiously jubilant, and the atmosphere is truly distinctive. So sit back… (Continue reading)
Marcel’s: Elegant French Cuisine in Washington D.C.
Heavenly, spectacular, and awesome are a few of the adjectives diners use to describe the food at Marcel’s in Washington D.C. This is old-school French-Belgian cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere, and Chef Robert Wiedmaier takes his meat seriously, with a special emphasis on fresh wild game and beef that he raises on his Virginia… (Continue reading)
DC Rollergirls: Washington’s Captivating Roller Derby
Not up to speed on women’s flat track roller derby? The Cherry Blossom Bombshells, the DC Demoncats, Scare Force One and The Majority Whips are here to fill you in – those are the teams that make up the DC Rollergirls League. And how can you not love a sport whose members have monikers like Camilla… (Continue reading)